Curtains in country style: a choice of model, fabric, design, 66 photos

In modern country, a detailed repetition of the rustic style is not required, it is enough to preserve the natural proximity, a sense of airiness and simplicity, to pay special attention to textile accessories.

On the picture country-style curtains are presented, give the bathroom a special cosiness and warmth.

Country curtains are great for registration of a summer residence or private home. In an apartment, curtains are most often used in the kitchen or in the dining room. The pattern on the curtains matches the pattern on the tablecloths, covers on stools and napkins. Eaves use metal or wooden.

What model of curtains to choose?

Views of country-style curtains are characterized by simplicity, in which there is no place for luxury and pomposity.

See also Provence Style Ideas.

• Roman. Beautiful for the design of windows and easy to use, they represent a canvas that, when raised, is folded, which allows you to adjust the illumination of the apartment. They give the interior coziness and elegance.

• Roll. Take up little space. Original, practical, easy to manufacture. The front and back side can be sewn from different fabrics, so they will look more interesting, the main thing is to choose the right color combination with other parts of the interior.

• With lambrequin. It is a frill decoration, it covers the cornice and the upper part of the window. It can be used as a separate curtain. For country style, use lush pelmets made of lace tulle or transparent fabric. Gives the window attractiveness and rustic chic.

• With pickups. Simple and light, the hooks can be sewn by yourself, decorated with embroidery, cords. Country-style curtains tied in different directions have their own charm and emphasize the rustic style.

• Curtain Cafe. This type of curtains covers the floor of the window. Most often combined with lambrequin, can be one or two parts. Are mounted on a special eaves on window shutters. Convenient and easy to use.

• With a frill. The smaller the room, the less frills. Look organically combined with rough, aged furniture. It is advisable to choose a plain fabric. In the country style create a romantic mood.

Fabrics for curtains

In the manufacture of curtains, to give a rustic flavor, preference is given to natural materials:

• Cotton. Curtains are highly durable, resistant to wear. It goes well with other materials. Sun rays and humidity are not terrible for this canvas. Disadvantages - over time, they may turn yellow, shrink, easily crease.

On the picture curtains made of cotton, give a feeling of lightness and airiness.

• Linen. One of the most suitable materials for country style curtains. Environmentally friendly textiles, does not cause allergies. It has a good level of strength and is little susceptible to pollution. Gloss textured and plastic, easily attached to any shape. Almost does not shrink after washing.

• Organza. One of the most popular fabrics for sewing curtains. Light and transparent fabric, divided into shiny and matte.

• Drapery fabrics (jacquard, satin, silk, velvet, blackout, matting). Well suited to the style of country, is popular among housewives.Dense and durable materials, provides excellent insulation, protects in winter from the cold, in the summer from the sun.

Design choice

For curtains in country style and Provence, the colors of rural nature are characteristic: green leaves, blue cornflowers, brown twigs, yellow and orange flowers. In combination with white, “natural” tones refresh the atmosphere, add lightness and airiness.

See more ideas flower prints on the curtains.

Often in a country style, fabric is used in a cage of different colors and sizes, from small to large.

On the picture curtains in a cage, such curtains will easily add personality to the interior.

Simple patterns are suitable for curtains: polka dots, strip and small flowers.

Rural motives will be appropriate - sunflowers, berries, apples, floral ornaments, chickens and other animals.

Popular colors for country curtains: gray, white, beige. When decorating a window, frills, ruffles and bright colors or burnt paint. Bright red, green, blue, orange can be used as a pattern.

When choosing the canvas, you need to focus on the material that is already available in the kitchen (tablecloth, chair covers, towels), as well as wallpaper and furniture.

Depending on the cardinal points, the south side is decorated with curtains of cold tones, and the north side is suitable for warm colors.

Curtains in the interior of a summer house or country house

Cottage - a place to relax and receive guests. Rural life is leisurely, filled with colors of nature, wildflowers, fresh vegetables and berries. It is in such an atmosphere that country style curtains are appropriate.

On the picture white curtains with pickups, a great option for a country house.

The country house houses curtains that protect from sunlight, help visually enlarge the window and give comfort. The coloring should suit the rustic style, the fabric can be any.

Cotton and linen in a country house it will be a practical and functional solution, it passes air well, which allows you to fill the space with freshness and ease. To visually enlarge the room, hang curtains in bright colors.

Room Overview

The rooms, the interior of which is made in a country style, emphasize the rustic flavor, indicate an inextricable connection with folk traditions, have an exquisite taste.

• Living room. It uses natural fabric, neutral pastel colors with floral or floral ornaments, with lambrequins or ruffles. A window that is correctly decorated with country-style curtains is an important element of the interior. You can hang the curtains in a cage or strip. The living room is characterized by simplicity and romance, there are no luxury items.

• Kitchen. In the interior, it is necessary to correctly combine the material from which the country-style curtains are sewn, napkins, pillows, chair covers. Short curtains are suitable, convenient and practical, allowing you to use the kitchen window sill as an additional shelf. Long curtains decorated with bright intercepts will decorate the rural kitchen. Lambrequin from transparent tulle will visually expand the window, give lightness.

• Bedroom. For curtains choose linen, cotton, chintz. Complex forms should be abandoned in favor of models on the drawstring, ties or loops, made of light and airy material. Edges can be complemented with ruffles or ruffles. Curtains collected by pickups will give the room a cosiness and set to rest. Decorative pillows and bedspreads made of the same textile as the curtains will create a harmonious atmosphere in the bedroom. Used wooden cornices.

• Children’s. Country is a universal option when decorating a room for a boy and girl of any age. Preference should be given to natural and pastel colors. Dark colors are not recommended. Country style curtains should be natural, simple cut, with lace and ruffles. Material - in a check, flower, polka dots and with other rural patterns.

On the picture country-style curtains give the room coziness and easily set up for relaxation.

Choice of curtain length

The length of the curtains in the country style depends on the room in which they will be.

• For the bedroom and living room choose curtains on the floor. Curtains are made of white material with floral bouquets, the edges can be decorated with ruffles.
• In the kitchen, to add rustic style, both short and long curtains are sewn from transparent fabric, which can be complemented by bright-colored hooks.

DIY country style curtains

Do-it-yourself curtains look original, give the interior a unique look and make the house cozy. It all depends on your personal wishes. The simplest pattern is a rectangle. The length and width of the fabric are calculated as follows:

• Length. Measure the distance from the cornice to the windowsill and add 5 cm for the bottom allowance and 3 cm for the top.
• Width. The length of the cornice is multiplied by 1.5 or 2 and 4 cm is added. For the side seams.

Photo instructions for making curtains yourself

Video curtain manufacturing instructions

Country style curtains emphasize the interior of the room in a rustic spirit, give a homely atmosphere, fill the space with cosiness and family warmth. They allow you to retire to nature, forget about the bustle of the city.

Photo gallery

The photos below show examples of using different versions of country style curtains.